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@SaintsExtra Crazy we sold our own academy boy Dom Ballard, who was showing real promise, for Damion Downes, who has done nothing all season in two different leagues. If only we'd kept Dom.... #saintsfc

Dom Ballard on leaving #SaintsFC last summer: “I have the utmost respect for Southampton and everything they did for me from the age of nine to 20. It’s a hard topic for me to talk about. “I thought I was able to make a difference in the team, whether that was as second or third-choice striker. I love the club. “I went back in pre-season [last year] hoping to get that chance. I got on really well with Will Still, but he didn’t necessarily have the time with me that I probably needed. The club was in a transition period, things didn’t work, it is what it is.” [via @SimeonGholam]

@Neilsredandwhi1 When will it stop? Let's hope Dragan has better lawyers in place now to argue that these punishments are completely disproportionate and inconsistent with precedent. At this rate Man City will have less punishment for their 130 charges.

@abdc7419 The agenda against us is insane #saintsfc #corrupt

I’ve got in on good authority that #saintsfc have had 2 more spy incidents found in the FA investigation. Oxford and Ipswich cases were found by the efl IDC because will salt grassed all his WhatsApp messages with Tonda/other analysts 1/3 #dcfc #dcfcfans #qpr

@Neilsredandwhi1 Yet clubs that breach FFP rules are benefitting every game throughout the season by fielding squads built outside the rules & they get punished once. Saints, meanwhile, get punished repeatedly; disqualification, point deductions for each match, and probable manager ban #saintsfc

About these allegations, once the FA investigation is complete the findings will be referred to the efl to charge #saintsfc. Expect more points deducted

@SouthamptonFC Brilliant news. Love his loyalty, fantastic player. Thank you Breezy. Can't wait for the new season ❤️🩶

Spin that track 💿

@SouthamptonFC In Dragan we are so fortunate to have an owner who is emotionally & financially invested in the club, who is humble & leads by example. He has now created hope and excitement where two weeks ago there was devastation, it's all credit to him. Thank you❤️🩶#saintsfc

@SouthamptonFC Absolutely fantastic news, so so happy you’re staying. Thank you for your loyalty 😇 Let’s finish what we started 💪🏼 ❤️🤍

A message from Daniel to you 📲

@SouthamptonFC Fantastic Daniel 🙌🏼 One of the worst parts of spygate was thinking we wouldn’t see you play in a Saints shirt again. Now we have so much to look forward to in the season ahead. Together as one 💪🏼♥️🤍

Peretz on a perm ✅

Answer the call ☎️

@AlfieHouseEcho Peretz you beauty 🙌🏼 Wow, this is fantastic news. Signing of the season. Best keeper we have had for many years. I’m loving this keeping the band together mentality, next season is going to be fun and I’m all for it 💪🏼

🚨 Understand Saints are in advanced talks to re-sign goalkeeper Daniel Peretz on a permanent deal. Pushing to get done quickly, Peretz keen to stay at St Mary’s and help the club get promoted despite interest elsewhere. #SaintsFC

@henrywinter Tonda requested the data days before the 72-hour ban was in force, so where's the wrongdoing? The collection was then delayed for logistical reasons he had nothing to do with, rendering it useless. Strange how you hailed Bielsa as a genius, yet Tonda faces a witch hunt. #saintsfc

...Eckert tried to steal a sporting advantage, a lack of respect was shown to 3 other clubs and to English football generally. Lengthy ban required. Focus now on how seriously the FA wants to clamp down on cheating - when plenty on-field. Column 2/2 open.substack.com/pub/henrywinte…

The Tonda Eckert case represents a major challenge to the FA’s authority as the game’s governors, almost an existential one about leadership in the era of all-powerful PL, new sheriff IFR and EFL praised for its strong stance on Spygate... 1/2

Those saying why didn't Tonda know the rules; he didn't spy on Ipswich & when asked for data for Oxford & Boro it was before the 72 hour limit.The analysts were late gathering the data which made the action illegal however when requested by Tonda it was within the rules #saintsfc

@southamptonfc That's what we fans needed to see. Great videos from Dragan and Tonda to re-unite us all. Heartfelt and apologetic. Showing the human side of the club connects much better with fans than cold club statements. Together as one, we march on next season #saintfc

@AdamBlackmore Thank you for all you do. Agree today is a painful one with a lot of what ifs - devastated not to be on our way to Wembley. The lack of leadership and communication from the Club has been appalling and surely SR must now sell up and let us fans have a fresh start & clean slate.

Good morning Today for me everything that’s happened this week at Southampton FC is hitting home The #SaintsFc fanbase and all associated should be buzzing and on the way to Wembley for a huge day - gutted 😞 Would be nice if the club actually said or did something and gave those amazing fans some hope ? Where is the leadership?!?

@SouthamptonFC we are hurting as fans. We can't start backing the club again until all those involved have gone - integrity is lost. Dragan needs to rally fans by communication and showing action to build back trust. If that doesn't happen soon fans will turn on SR #saintsf

@3radsmith Agree with everything, the hurt is very real. I can't start backing the club again though until all those involved have gone - integrity is lost. Dragan needs to rally fans by communication and action to build back trust. If that doesn't happen soon fans will turn #saintsfc

It’s taken today to come to terms with what’s happened. As I’m sure is the same for most people who are connected to #SaintsFC and those who have felt the impact over what’s happened. I’m not really one to share my feelings online, or through a tweet, but it’s been tough to speak about it to my personal circle, who haven’t watched it all unfold, and haven’t been as deeply affected by what the team and the fans are going through. It’s clear that the hardest periods in football reveal the true character of a club. Results, decisions and setbacks can hurt deeply, especially when you care as much as this fanbase does. But we as Southampton supporters have always been resilient, passionate and loyal through every high and low. This club needs togetherness now more than ever. Not silence, not pretending things are acceptable, but belief that it can be rebuilt with the right energy, standards & connection to the supporters. The hurt is real. But so is the opportunity to respond. Keep backing the badge. The fight can never stop. Up the Saints. 🔴⚪️

@AlfieHouseEcho @AdamBlackmore The lack of communication & accountability from the top is embarrassing. Are they planning any action today or even a statement on how they intend to move forward? The longer the silence the more I want Sport Republic out. Integrity gone #saintsfc

@AlfieHouseEcho Thank you for your excellent work for the Echo & TSP. Unfortunately I have zero faith in the people running the club. I don't blame Dragan at all, but the people below him can all go as far as I'm concerned due to the shame and disappointment thats continued for last few years.

Final immediate thoughts from me is that there are lots of good people at the club who I am certain, with help, can get it back on the right path. No denying this is a huge setback but simply have to focus on doing everything from here, the right way, to make success. #SaintsFC

@vanessaandphil @SouthamptonFC I know and I can sympathise ❤️ there are many, many, young fans and families with older generations too, devastated their trip to Wembley - and the whole season - has gone.

@abdc7419 @SouthamptonFC The manager and anyone involved or with knowledge of that deliberate cheating should be immediately sacked. Imagine having to explain to young fans they are no longer going to Wembley at the weekend because the club cheated. Horrible.

We have this evening been informed that the EFL’s League Arbitration Panel has upheld the sanctions imposed earlier this week.

@TurnbullsCans @SouthamptonFC My anger is aimed at the club, hence why I commented under their statement. You’re a Boro fan commenting on Southampton posts. With respect, your time’s probably better spent on your own club’s socials. You won’t get a fight from me.

@abdc7419 @SouthamptonFC I called out cheating, so not really. It’s always been that simple to me. And yeh, you absolutely all will be labelled by the actions of some - the some that ran your club and have left you shamed for years to come. That’s where you anger should be going.

@TurnbullsCans @SouthamptonFC I think you’ll find the majority of us fans didn’t act like ‘total pricks’, you’re labelling us all by the actions of some. It’s disrespectful and reflects more badly on you than the families who support Saints. From your comments I believe you probably gave as good as you got.

@TurnbullsCans @SouthamptonFC I don’t see how it’s ‘rightly so’ a generation of Saints fans have to carry the burden of shame and embarrassment of a few individuals that would have long left the club. But that’s the injustice of it all, the fans that are innocent, will be left facing the hate.